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Alcohol remains a major factor in deadly Portland crashes

If you drink, it is safest to avoid driving and to help others do the same.

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PBOT is recruiting new members for the Portland Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC)

This is a great opportunity to gain experience in working with the city, learn more about city planning, connect with other Portlanders who are interested in biking, and give back to your community in the process.

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Flour, sugar, and happiness: How freight gets handmade donuts into the hands of Portlanders

PBOT partners with local business Coco Donuts to explain how freight connects Portlanders with fresh donuts
Watch our new video and sign up to follow updates on the 2040 Portland Freight Plan

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PBOT partners with Hacienda CDC to build secure bike parking for community residents

With a project budget of $31,000, PBOT constructed eight new large, weather-protected family-sized bike lockers and three bike shelters upgraded with lockable fences to reduce bicycle theft. In total, 54 new secure bike parking spots were installed for community use. 

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SW Naito Parkway fully reopens to motor vehicles following final traffic signal activation

Work on two-way bikeway continues, will open for people biking mid-February

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A bicycle delivery company is featured in the first video in a series to showcase unique perspectives when it comes to Portland’s urban freight

Watch our new video and take a survey about your experience with urban freight in Portland

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A smoother street is coming to westbound SE Stark Street from 122nd to 126th avenues

PBOT crews will work on the westbound lanes of SE Stark Street for three business days from 7 a.m. through 4 p.m. to grind and pave street sections that have deteriorated to the point of being hazardous.

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How does coffee get to your cup?

PBOT partners with local business Nossa Familia to help explain how freight connects Portlanders with goods they need and love: coffee

Watch our new video and take a survey about your experience with urban freight in Portland

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PBOT and Lyft announce major BIKETOWN service area expansion

Portland residents and visitors will see a BIKETOWN service area expansion of 25% starting today

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PBOT urges the public to travel with care, as COVID-19 pandemic continues to contribute to unsafe travel behavior across the U.S., Portland

Deaths among houseless Portlanders present a rising challenge during the COVID-19 pandemic; Recent examples show PBOT's road redesigns are making city streets safer

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PBOT urges everyone to prepare for snow, cold temperatures this holiday weekend through next week

PBOT has cancelled planned vacation time for hundreds of essential employees, expecting 24-hour operations this holiday weekend.
Time to put the finishing touches on your family's winter weather emergency response plan.

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Give the gift of safe streets this holiday season

Holiday travel can be stressful even during normal times. And these are not normal times.

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News Release: PBOT, Ride Report release new online dashboard for BIKETOWN, e-scooter data

PBOT's new Open Data Portal shows millions of trips using shared mobility devices

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'Tis the season! With snow in the forecast, it's time to get winter ready

PBOT crews work year-round to get ready for winter. Are you ready?

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PBOT urges everyone to plan ahead, take public transit, obey parking & traffic laws, to have your best shot at the MLS Cup Final on Saturday

The Portland Bureau of Transportation welcomes the MLS Cup to Providence Park at noon on Saturday, and urges the traveling public to plan ahead if traveling to or through the western side of downtown, and be extra mindful of traffic and parking rules. Don't get a Red Card from parking enforcement!

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Help PBOT plan for the future of freight in Portland

New survey asks Portlanders to identify and prioritize needs for the safe, equitable, efficient, and sustainable movement of goods within the city

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